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Cloud Manager

Computer Futures
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 17 days
Location

Penrith, Cumbria CA10 2QB

Salary

£85,000 - £2 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Cloud Manager opportunity is available at a financial services organization undergoing a Cloud Transformation.
  • The role involves managing and enhancing the Azure Cloud infrastructure, ensuring alignment with business needs.
  • Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience with Azure Services and Infrastructure, along with leadership in a DevOps environment.
  • The position offers a salary of up to £85,000 plus benefits and is primarily remote for a 2-year fixed-term contract.
  • Key responsibilities include overseeing cloud operations, managing service activities, and leading a team of Cloud Operations Engineers.

Cloud Manager opportunity to join a successful financial services organisation going through an exciting Cloud Transformation.

Role Overview: Manage and enhance The Business's Cloud infrastructure, focusing on Azure Cloud platform. Ensure Cloud services evolve with business needs and deliver value. Oversee Azure-based Cloud services, support legacy-to-cloud transitions, and champion cloud adoption.

Cloud Manager Position - Up to £85,000 + Bens - 2 Year FTC = Mainly Remote

Main Responsibilities:

  • Cloud Platform Team Delivery:
    • Ensure effective Cloud Platform Team operations.
    • Monitor and respond to service events.
    • Resolve incidents promptly.
    • Engage in proactive problem management.
    • Respond to service requests swiftly.
    • Manage change & release activities per policy.
    • Model Cloud Engineering Standards.
  • Cloud Operations, Financial & Performance Management:
    • Oversee Cloud infrastructure operations.
    • Manage service activities: availability, security, performance, capacity, continuity, risk.
    • Develop operational best practices.
    • Handle budget setting, forecasting, and cost monitoring.
  • Cloud Product Ownership & Strategy:
    • Advocate Cloud technologies.
    • Manage Cloud product vision, strategy, and roadmap.
    • Drive Cloud service development and delivery.
    • Collaborate with stakeholders for business-aligned Cloud infrastructure.
    • Plan seamless migrations to the Cloud.
  • Ways of Working:
    • Promote collaboration with IT Service Delivery.
    • Support DevOps culture and automation.
    • Foster relationships with Information Security and Architecture teams.
  • Governance & Risk Management:
    • Lead risk management activities.
    • Maintain Cloud risks and controls register.
    • Manage suppliers/vendors regarding the Azure Cloud Platform.
    • Ensure quality of Cloud deliverables and support documents.
  • Team Leadership & Line Management:
    • Manage and coach Platform and Cloud Operations Engineers.
    • Develop colleagues' tech skills.
    • Ensure adequate staffing and skills for optimal Cloud Platform operation.

Financial Responsibilities:

  • Oversee cloud platform and staffing costs/budgeting/forecasting.

Experience, Knowledge, and Qualifications:

  • Proficient in Azure Services and Architecture.
  • Experience with Azure Cloud Platform & Infrastructure.
  • Knowledge of Infrastructure as Code, CI/CD pipelines.
  • Skilled in on-premise and hybrid infrastructure.
  • Experience migrating to Azure.
  • Leadership in a DevOps team.
  • Financial Management.
  • Familiarity with ITIL v4 and agile methodologies.
  • Awareness of cloud technology advances.

Skills, Abilities, and Behaviors:

  • Leadership and strategic vision.
  • Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
  • Commercial and member focus.
  • Achievement-driven and risk-aware.
  • Commitment to mutual ethos.

Desirable:

  • Financial services experience.

If this sounds like a good fit and something you are interested in, apply now.

To find out more about Computer Futures please visit www.computerfutures.com

Computer Futures, a trading division of SThree Partnership LLP is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy | Registered office | 8 Bishopsgate, London, EC2N 4BQ, United Kingdom | Partnership Number | OC387148 England and Wales

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